English
    Next IntakeMay 1, 2026

    English

    About

    Bond University College offers English language classes for international students planning to enrol at Bond University. The program focusses on the academic language skills required to study at a university where all classes are taught in English.

    These skills include reading, writing, listening, and speaking (including pronunciation) as well as critical thinking and research skills. The program will also help you become more competent with the technology and IT programs used at Bond, and more comfortable with the interactive, discussion-based style of learning practiced at Australian universities.

    Student support is a big part of the experience of studying at Bond University College. You’ll learn in small, face-to-face classes with teachers who know you by name. Extra one-on-one help is available from the student support staff and you’ll have access to the University’s counselling services, medical clinic and international student services team if you need it.

    Bond English students are enrolled in mixed ability classes, this includes placing students with varying language proficiency levels together in the same class. This approach fosters a personalised learning experience where teachers can cater to individual needs. Benefits include enhanced motivation, collaborative learning, and exposure to real world language use. In mixed ability classes, learners interact with peers of different proficiency levels and promote an inclusive environment. For learners seeking to improve their language competency, a University based program that adopts mixed ability grouping offers a supportive and diverse environment, tailored instruction and practical language application, ensuring an effective and engaging language learning journey.

    There are a range of academic English language classes available at different levels to suit your language abilities. Program outcomes and scheduling are designed to ensure a seamless transition into a Bond University College foundation program or diploma or a Bond University undergraduate or postgraduate program.

    Career

    Where will your degree take you?

    With 350 million people around the world speaking English as a first language and more than 430 million speaking it as a second language, English has become what many term, a global language.

    For certain sectors like aviation, tourism, diplomacy, and science – English is a universal language used in these areas.

    And increasingly with the growth and expansion of multinational companies around the world, learning English will open the door to working opportunities both within your home country and abroad.

    Bond’s English program will improve your English proficiency in addition to helping you to develop academic skills, digital literacies, and intercultural competence in preparation for university study.

    Outcomes

    English proficiency

    You will gain skills in macro areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking (including pronunciation) in addition to developing the critical thinking and research skills required to help you reach the level of English required to undertake your academic studies at Bond.

    Digital literacies

    You will explore issues such as changing practices at work, in education and life; designing messages for specific audiences; learning and developing using digital media; how digital media influences social behaviour; identity management and potential consequences of online behaviour.

    Intercultural competence

    Gaining intercultural competencies helps you settle into your student experience sooner, gaining a sense of global citizenship and inclusiveness. You will be able to act in a socially just and responsible way, respecting diversity, as well as demonstrating cross-cultural awareness and empathy, enabling you to communicate effectively in English in the world around you.

    Fee Information

    English

    Bond University

    Bond University

    Australia

    Australia, Gold Coast